systemx Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 A fantastic night - first time I have seen it on the telly too, thanks for that First Scotland game with my pals.I was 12 ffs Arthur on a Sunday was the highlight of the week back then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Gutted[emoji20] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Bullseye, Falcon Crest, Scotsport and Catchphrase. Montford, Archer and a young Jim White. Sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guess The Crowd Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 A fantastic night - first time I have seen it on the telly too, thanks for that Maybe you were at the game, unlike me. I remember the TV coverage vividly, because it was one of very, very few games that were screened live in those days.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Even now I can hear him describing a goal as "sensational" in that instantly recognisable style. Its something any Scotsport viewer will never forget. Arthur Montford was the sensation. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Arthur was an absolute legend one of a kind. I hope there is a tribute on STV for him. That night against Czechoslovakia he summed up the mood of the nation COME ON DENIS COME ON DENIS. Also the night we qualified against Wales , Dalglish's goal ITS THERE ITS THERE ARGENTINA HERE WE COME. Great times . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Just listened to the Scotsport 1980s theme on youtube. Instantly took me back - Robbo and JC, Davie Cooper, barneys in the Junior Cup final ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Gutted about this. Trying to pay my respects on the Morton Forum but for some reason even after registering I can't post. http://www.greenockmorton.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=42534 Forever in my memory. When I was a young man you were commentating on the game that I love. RIP Arthur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambosdad Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Just finished reading Archie McPherson's autobiography. He speaks very highly of Arthur/ Arthur was often ridiculed but was a professional and brought football to the uninitiated. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Even now I can hear him describing a goal as "sensational" in that instantly recognisable style. Its something any Scotsport viewer will never forget. Arthur Montford was the sensation. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My half sister Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I remember in the mid 60's when Scotsport was on at 10.30 on a Saturday night and I had to plead with my maw to stay up to watch it. He was the best and today's jokers could learn a lot from him. An absolute legend, not a bad word about anyone, he loved football and a great supporter of the underdog. I remember near the end of his commentary days, he did a Rangers European game and after Robert Fleck scored his third he said ' Gough, McCoist, Fleck, Fleck scores and says Thank you very much, that's my hattrick' Loved the man RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Talent Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 The voice of my youth. And a man who clearly loved Scottish football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc-jambo Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I just remember everyone saying, soon after the Czech game, whenever they messed up in our dinner-time kickabouts: 'Disaster for Scotland! Absolute disaster' And these jackets ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Murray - having a seat on the ball Forrd the scorer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 So much respect for the man. Spent all his career as a fantastically impartial commentator despite being a Morton fan and then on retiring joined the board of his beloved club. Compare that to Chick Young claiming to be a St Mirren fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartgarfunkel Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 RIP Arthur. Saw him in a newsagent in a posh bit of the weedge near Wolfson Hall c 1989. It was a Sunday morning and I went in still half-jaked. The voice was surreal and the experience even more so when he wheeled round after buying his paper, resplendent in a lemon roll-neck, baby blue sports jacket and khaki slacks. Astonishing fash. What a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco Fascione Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Loved his commentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Will be sadly missed. RIP Arthur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Will be sadly missed. RIP Arthur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Never a hint of bias in his coverage. Just loved the game and all the clubs who played it. "Full of potential" was one of his regular descriptions. He and the late Bob Crampsey were great for Scottish football. Plenty of room in the Hall of Fame for both of them. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim1874 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Another youthful memory brings me closer to death. Sad news. This....RIP to the greatest there was.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guess The Crowd Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Just reminded me how good Danny McGrain was - big miss in Argentina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford donald Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Gentleman of scottish broadcasting.Told it as it was,always worth a watch.RIP Arthur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinger Bell Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 RIP Arthur. I grew up watching his commentry on TV. Dalgleish Goal.Argentina Here We Come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Just listened to the Scotsport 1980s theme on youtube. Instantly took me back - Robbo and JC, Davie Cooper, barneys in the Junior Cup final ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots civil war Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 poor old arthur,he leaves his mark on our consciousnessmust have bin a fair age,r.i.pchildhood memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Arthur was a football fan and gentleman. Met him at STV once and he was just an ordinary bloke with a vivid Sports Jacket on huge hanger in the corner of the room. A bit like the Golden Fleece of ancient lore ready for his on screen appearances. When he retired he was replaced my a succession of ever more opinionated commentators and pundits - largely due to public demand. Careful what you wish for as they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRABHESES Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Only saw him once live crossing Maryhill road Glasgow the usual , slightly loud , checked jacket with a pair of very loud totally different checked pair of trousers . Sensational . The paranoid ones [mostly in weegie world] should be grateful for commentators like Arthur and Bob Crampsey . Genuine football fans who had no bias . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hopefully see some sort of recognition around the country this weekend, be that a silence or applause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviebaggio98 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Tragic news, gutted! Great memories of him and Archie bringing us the Hertz highlights every week! His commentary style was second to none, so gracious and respectful regardless who was playing. He would be trundling along aimlessly in his unique manner then suddenly "it's a goal" came out of the blue! Haha! He was the absolute antithesis of the gutter trash that are now presenting the game to us on a weekly basis. A true Scottish hero! RIP Arthur and have a "stramash" up above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 RIP. Grew up with his voice on the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedjambo Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Even now I can hear him describing a goal as "sensational" in that instantly recognisable style. Its something any Scotsport viewer will never forget. Arthur Montford was the sensation. May he rest in peace. One of the greatest , rest in peace . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 A wee bit on the Scotland Tonight programme...Derek Rae and Jim Delahunt talking about him. http://news.stv.tv/west-central/301208-arthur-montford-presenter-of-scotsport-for-30-years-passes-away/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Jambo Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 R.I.P. Sir. 45 years on and 3000 miles away I still used stramash when I called my mate last week telling him about a wee spot of bother in the bar I work in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviebaggio98 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 R.I.P. Sir. 45 years on and 3000 miles away I still used stramash when I called my mate last week telling him about a wee spot of bother in the bar I work in. Nice to hear mate...keep spreading the good man's lingo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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